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Next week sees a whopping 25 new games heading to the Xbox platform. Check them all out, read up on the achievements, and load up your wishlist here!

Despite years of effort, diversifying the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) remains a challenge. In fact, in 2019, underrepresented minorities held only nine percent of academic positions in science, engineering and health, according to a report from the National Science Foundation (NSF).  Now, researchers at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian are pursuing a new avenue to help address this problem: astronomy.   “Our research suggests that as...

 E-Mail IMAGE: A YouthAstroNet participant uses his newly acquired image analysis skills to create a composite image of an exploded star using real data from Chandra X-ray Observatory. view more  Credit: Mary Dussault / Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian Cambridge, MA ¬- Despite years of effort, diversifying the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) remains a challenge. In fact, in 2019, underrepresented minorities held only 9 percent of acade...

The state funding formula is designed to cover the gap between local revenue and the amount necessary to have quality schools in each community. Charter schools, like Epic, receive no local tax revenue and nearly all funding comes from the state.  Hilbert said preventing a sustained windfall to Epic is one of the reasons he proposed the measure. “The district with the most to lose is Epic, because they got as high as 60,000 students at one point, and they’ll be able to use that for two yea...

This telescope located in Cerro Tololo, Chile is just one of many within the MicroObservatory Robotic Telescope Network. (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory) This freely available technology tool provides a unique learning experience for budding astronomers and artists alike. What does it take to create a colorful image of the Lagoon Nebula? How do telescopes capture the incredible details in objects millions or even billions of light years away? What can we learn from a beautiful image of ...

Right now, not every customers feels comfortable dining indoors and some are opting to eat outside. Shop Local Raleigh says its doing what it can to make sure sales arent completely frozen this winter for struggling restaurants and bars. The advocacy group is sourcing a number of highly coveted outdoor heaters and selling them at a deeply discounted price. "We were fortunate enough to experience a warmer start to winter, but now its helpful to have the heaters for sure," said Armadillo Grill Di...

Ray Charles, shown here in an OBSERVER file photo, passed away this week. He was 92. Charles was Sacramento’s first Black fire chief. Raymond J. Charles didn’t initially envision a career with the Sacramento Fire Department and was talked into completing an application by friends. He applied himself and would go on to rise through the ranks and become the city’s first African American fire chief. There have only ever been two others since. The pioneering civil servant died on December 15....

>> reporter: carolyn, if you look behind me, everything looks great as it normally does. it is what is on the other side of the sign that is causing all of the problems. the san lorenzo river normally goes right by the boardwalk and straight into the ocean. but now it has taken a right turn right behind the boardwalk and on to the beach area, and then it snakes out to the ocean. now, fortunately there is a large retaining wall on this side of the boardwalk, so it is a good situation he...

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